Atty. Daniel A Higson
Daniel A. Higson has practiced law in Ventura County for 40 years in the areas of Civil Litigation, Business Law, Trusts & Estates, Probate, and Personal Injury.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Ventura, CA · 50+ Years Experience
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About Daniel A Higson at a Glance
Daniel A Higson is a formation, personal injury, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation attorney based in Ventura, California, practicing at Law Offices of Daniel A. Higson, APC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at University of La Verne College of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of Redlands (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Ventura County Bar Association State Bar of California Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association American Bankruptcy Institute National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Serves clients in Ventura, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel A Higson
- Daniel A. Higson has practiced law in Ventura County for 40 years in the areas of Civil Litigation, Business Law, Trusts & Estates, Probate, and Personal Injury
- His primary emphasis has been representing creditors and debtors in bankruptcy cases
- Daniel has practiced extensively in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, in the Santa Barbara, San Fernando Valley, Riverside and Santa Ana Divisions
- He is admitted to practice in the United States District Court, as well as the State Courts of California
- He represents clients in the Superior Courts of Ventura, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo
- In 1983, he was admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar
- In 2000, the State Bar of California certified Daniel as a Bankruptcy Law Specialist
- In 2007, the American Board of Certification also certified him as a Bankruptcy Law Specialist
- Daniel earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Redlands in 1970
- Thereafter he served two years in the United States Army, including serving a tour of duty in Vietnam
- He then earned a law degree from the University of LaVerne in 1976
- He is an active member of the Ventura County Bar Association, having served on its Board of Directors
- He has been a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the California Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney’s Association
- Daniel and his wife, Deanna, have lived in Ojai for the past 30 years
- They have four adult children and 12 grandchildren
- Daniel is a member of the Ojai Presbyterian Church and has served on its Board of Elders, and a member of the Ventura Yacht Club, where he enjoys racing sailboats
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel A Higson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel A Higson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Ventura.
Business Formation in Ventura
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Personal Injury in Ventura
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Daniel A Higson is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Ventura
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Daniel A Higson is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
Creditor Rights & Collections in Ventura
Daniel A Higson is one of 42,582 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Ventura
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Daniel A Higson is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Ventura
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ventura are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Ventura Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Ventura-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Ventura Choose Daniel A Higson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel A Higson's practice in the field of formation, personal injury, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel A Higson brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, personal injury, and bankruptcy, Daniel A Higson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Ventura
A Ventura-based practice means Daniel A Higson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel A Higson Handles in Ventura
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